Chapter 82 A Sword's Frost Chills Across Fourteen Provinces (15)
Luo Shu successfully advanced, her cultivation level rising to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
The other sects hadn't left yet. Seeing that the Giant Sword Sect had gained another talented disciple, they couldn't help but feel envious and said, "Tsk, I've never heard of this disciple of your Sword Sect before? He even attracted a lightning tribulation while undergoing a minor tribulation. I've never heard of that before. Could it be that he's hiding something from us?"
Yao Yin said casually, "This is my junior sister, the new disciple of my Uncle Po Yue. I'm not hiding it from you. As you know, my uncle rarely goes out. He will probably hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony for my junior sister when he goes back this time. I will definitely invite you all to drink together then."
Well, with those words out, who could possibly respond? A disciple of the Sword Master of Broken Peak, someone of their generation—no wonder they'd never heard of him before. Apparently, he was newly accepted, and his progress in cultivation was so rapid. It's no wonder he was trained by a Tribulation Transcending stage expert.
"Definitely, I will definitely go to congratulate you then."
"Yes, yes, we must go! It's such a grand event!"
The elders laughed and joked with Yao Yin, then quickly pulled their disciple back. They wanted to go back and ask their disciple Luo Shu about her performance in the secret realm, so they would have a better understanding of her situation.
The group from the Giant Sword Sect also boarded the flying boat and returned to the Giant Sword Sect.
Upon seeing the Sword Master Po Yue, Luo Shu took out the finger bone. The Sword Master Po Yue took it and solidified it for a long time before looking at Luo Shu with a complicated expression and saying, "He chose you. It is fate. Let's see what happens in the future. It is destiny."
Luo Shu understood what Po Yue Sword Master meant, and she smiled and said, "Master, I understand."
No sooner had Luo Shu left than Tantai Mingshu came to Poyue Peak, mainly to discuss with Poyue Sword Master the matter of holding a Nascent Soul Ceremony for Luo Shu. Reaching the Nascent Soul stage is enough to become a sect elder in some small sects.
The Nascent Soul stage is an important stage for cultivators to break free from the mortal body and sever ties with worldly affairs. Many sects hold Nascent Soul ceremonies for their disciples to celebrate their minor success in cultivation.
Originally, Luo Shu was supposed to do this as soon as she entered the Nascent Soul stage, but it was postponed because of the opening of the Xiaotangshan Secret Realm. Now that Luo Shu has entered the mid-Nascent Soul stage, it can't be delayed any longer.
Speaking of Luo Shu's cultivation speed, it's truly terrifying. In just one month, she has progressed from the initial stage to the middle stage. She's an unparalleled genius. But considering Luo Shu's identity as Dao Lord, it makes sense. She's a Dao Child, so it's normal for her to be favored by heaven and earth.
The two discussed the ceremony and decided to hold it seven days later.
Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.
Miao Qiqi was having a major falling out with her master. She felt that Wen Baiyun was really cold to her during this trip to Xiaotangshan. She was also greatly frightened in the secret realm. As soon as she returned to Qingyun Peak, she went to find Lei Yun Daoren.
Before she could even speak, glistening tears were already streaming down her face. Miao Qiqi bit her lip, looking extremely aggrieved.
Lei Yun Daoist had been pampering this little disciple like a daughter, and seeing her like this now, he felt extremely sorry for her and hurriedly asked what was wrong.
Miao Qiqi sobbed, "Master, does Senior Brother not like me anymore? Waaah, he's so mean to me."
"Nonsense. Isn't your senior brother good enough to you? He spoils you rotten. I told you not to go to this secret realm because it's extremely dangerous, but you insisted on going. Your senior brother must be worried about you a lot in the secret realm. Don't say things like that here."
While wiping away her tears, Lei Yun Dao Ren patiently comforted Miao Qi Qi. Just then, Wen Bai Yun stepped in from outside.
As soon as Miao Qiqi saw him, she turned her head away and refused to look at him. Now she felt confident and no longer needed to seek his protection. She turned into a fierce little lion, baring her teeth and glaring at Wen Baiyun.
Lei Yun Dao Ren still looked at her with doting eyes, finding the lively Miao Qi Qi very cute.
Wen Baiyun respectfully bowed to her master and told him in detail about what had happened in the secret realm. The two tacitly avoided talking about Luo Shu. Lei Yun Daoren already knew that Luo Shu was the future Dao Lord, while Wen Baiyun thought of the scene where Luo Shu destroyed her sword bone and concealed what had happened to Luo Shu.
Seeing that the two of them had ignored her again, Miao Qiqi felt even more upset. She turned around and ran out the door. She met Zhang Zhaonan on the way, but ignored him and rushed straight into her boudoir.
Zhang Zhaonan stared blankly at the closed door, then saw Wen Baiyun approaching from behind. He quickly asked, "Senior Brother, what's wrong with Junior Sister?"
Wen Baiyun said calmly, "It's alright. She's tired from the secret realm. Let her rest on her own."
After saying that, he left, and Zhang Zhaonan followed him.
Miao Qiqi cried harder and harder, feeling as if the world had changed. Her senior brother and master were no longer the loving senior brother and master they once were. Her emotions were collapsing, and the darkness in her heart was overwhelming, making it hard for her to breathe.
Just then, she heard a voice, a deep, hoarse voice that seemed to penetrate her ears and tickle her heart.
"Girl, don't cry, your eyes are all red."
The voice seemed to carry a deep sense of heartache, making Miao Qiqi's face flush. She wiped away her tears and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing, playing tricks on me?"
"I'm right here in your storage bag. You brought me back yourself, haven't you forgotten?"
Miao Qiqi was startled. She had brought it back herself, but she didn't remember bringing back anything.
She opened the storage bag and saw that the beautiful red stone inside was shimmering with a faint light, becoming even more dazzling.
She held the stone in both hands and asked, "Was that you speaking just now?"
A voice came from the stone: "It's me. I perished in the secret realm and was awakened by you. I saw you were so sad just now, so I couldn't bear it and said a few words to comfort you. Please stop crying."
The male voice grew even gentler, making Miao Qiqi's ears tingle. She stopped crying and started talking to it instead.
"My master and senior brother have changed. They don't care about me anymore. They both like my senior sister. I'm so useless. I know I shouldn't be jealous of my senior sister, but, sob sob, I hate her so much."
Miao Qiqi choked up again as she spoke, but she forgot that she arrived after Luo Shu, and that Daoist Lei Yun had never shown Luo Shu any favoritism.
Upon hearing this, the stone gently comforted her, "Don't be sad. In my heart, you are the gentlest and kindest girl. Otherwise, why would you be the only one to awaken me?"
Upon hearing this, Miao Qiqi blushed even more. She bit her lip, looking conflicted, and said, "Then what should I do?"
"Do you want to go outside and see the world? Your master and senior brothers will definitely be very worried when they see you are not in the sect. They will spoil you even more after they lose you."
"Moreover, I left a treasure trove outside. You can go and retrieve it. You can have everything that's mine, after all, you are the one who awakened me!"
The man's use of the word "benefactor" was incredibly alluring, making Miao Qiqi blush. She had already accepted the idea in her heart, but weakly refused aloud.
The red stone did not leave the source, and Miao Qiqi lowered her eyes in deep thought.
For a moment, the atmosphere was unusually quiet.
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